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… gloves, wipe off any stool with paper towels. Put the used paper towels in a plastic trash bag. Small amounts of … washing machine. Wash items in a prewash cycle first. Then use a regular wash cycle with detergent. Use the warmest temperature recommended on the labels. Take …
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… Reiki On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Reiki … the body's own natural healing ability to work. Reiki focuses on seven main energy centres, called chakras, in your … practitioners recommend more than one session. Why It Is Used People use reiki to decrease pain, ease muscle tension, …
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… and floss your teeth Brush your teeth 2 times a day, and use a toothbrush with soft bristles. Follow these tips when … but there is no evidence that it will help with bad breath. Use a fluoride toothpaste. Some fluoride toothpastes also … formation of hard mineral buildup (tartar) on the teeth. Use disclosing tablets every now and then to see whether any …
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… It Works Risks Treatment Overview Laser photocoagulation uses the heat from a laser to seal or destroy abnormal, … blood vessels in the retina . One of two approaches may be used when treating diabetic retinopathy: Focal photocoagulation. Focal treatment is used to seal specific leaking blood vessels in a small area …
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… page: Overview Overview Preventing household fires is one way to prevent injury or death from … these safety tips. Teach children that only grown-ups use fire. Keep lighters and matches out of children's reach. Use at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home. Be …
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… on a person's chest and breathing into their mouth. It's used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating or … class to learn how to do rescue breathing and CPR, and then use these instructions as a reference. Automated external … defibrillators (AEDs) are in many public places. Before you use an AED, follow all the steps for CPR. To use an AED, …
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… Melatonin On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Melatonin … vegetables. You can also buy it as a supplement. Why It Is Used Melatonin supplements are sometimes used to treat jet lag or sleep problems (insomnia). …
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… Wear medical gloves, or if gloves are not available, use a clean cloth or plastic bag or cleanest material … are available. Wash the cut under running tap water and use a face cloth to remove all the dirt, debris, and bacteria from the wound. Bandage the cut. Use a sterile bandage if you have one. If you don't have …
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… Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Phototherapy is the use of ultraviolet (UV) light to slow the rapid growth of … This is helpful in treating psoriasis , which causes inflammation and the rapid growth of skin cells. There … UVB can be narrowband UVB or broadband UVB. UVB can be used with a laser treatment for psoriasis (excimer laser). …
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… are fun places, but they may have hazards that can cause injury. Following some basic safety measures can help … surface temperature of play equipment if it's warm outside. Use wooden equipment that has a smooth surface made from … in a public park, report any problems to the park's staff. Use swings that are made from soft and flexible material. …
